The Essence of French Chanson: A Tribute to Piaf, Aznavour, Brel, and more...

Name: The Essence of French Chanson: A Tribute to Piaf, Aznavour, Brel, and more...
Start: 2026-05-17T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-02T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Reduta Jazz Club

took place · 17 May 2026

Reduta Jazz Club, Prague

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An evening celebrating classic French chanson, featuring the timeless songs of Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, and other legendary artists.

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About the venue: Reduta Jazz Club

Reduta Jazz Club is the oldest jazz club in Prague, opened in 1957 on Národní street near the National Theatre. It gained worldwide fame when U.S. President Bill Clinton played saxophone here during a jam session in 1994. The programme features jazz, swing, Dixieland, blues, funk, soul and big band shows; the club has repeatedly been named among the Top 10 jazz clubs in Europe by The Guardian.

Národní 20, 110 00 Praha 1 Get directions

About: Édith Piaf

Édith Piaf was a French cabaret singer and one of the most celebrated figures in 20th-century popular music. Known for her powerful, emotive voice, she became famous worldwide with songs such as "La Vie en rose" and "Non, je ne regrette rien". Her turbulent life story and musical legacy made her an enduring icon of French culture.

Tracks

La Vie en rosePiaf's most famous song (1946/1947), Grammy Hall of Fame 1998, over 220 million streams on Spotify

Non, je ne regrette rienHit from 1960, adopted as the anthem of the French Foreign Legion; over 228 million streams on Spotify

Hymne à l'amourLove ballad from 1949, dedicated to boxer Marcel Cerdan; performed at the Paris 2024 Olympic ceremony

MilordHit from 1959, one of the most performed chansons in history

La FouleDramatic song from 1957 with over 116 million streams on Spotify

Recent shows

Mar 31, 1963 Opéra de Lille, Lille (FR)
Dec 14, 1962 Hardenberg (NL)
Nov 30, 1962 Ancienne Belgique, Brussels (BE)

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